'%3e%3cpath%20d='M8%200C12.4183%200%2016%203.58172%2016%208C16%2012.4183%2012.4183%2016%208%2016C3.58172%2016%200%2012.4183%200%208C0%203.58172%203.58172%200%208%200ZM11.6162%204.38379C11.2257%203.99337%2010.5927%203.99338%2010.2021%204.38379L8%206.58594L5.79785%204.38379C5.40732%203.99334%204.77429%203.99329%204.38379%204.38379C3.99331%204.77429%203.99335%205.40733%204.38379%205.79785L6.58594%208L4.38379%2010.2021C3.99348%2010.5927%203.99341%2011.2257%204.38379%2011.6162C4.77426%2012.0066%205.40734%2012.0065%205.79785%2011.6162L8%209.41406L10.2021%2011.6162C10.5927%2012.0066%2011.2257%2012.0067%2011.6162%2011.6162C12.0067%2011.2257%2012.0066%2010.5927%2011.6162%2010.2021L9.41406%208L11.6162%205.79785C12.0066%205.40735%2012.0066%204.77429%2011.6162%204.38379Z'%20fill='%23080E17'%20fill-opacity='0.46'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cdefs%3e%3cclipPath%20id='clip0_3761_713'%3e%3crect%20width='16'%20height='16'%20fill='white'/%3e%3c/clipPath%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)
How to Navigate Slides Out of Sequence in PowerPoint 2021 Presenter View
Question details
The user wants to find a way to navigate slides out of sequence in PowerPoint 2021, as the bottom slide carousel available in PowerPoint 2010 is no longer displayed.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2021
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Presenting a slideshow and needing to jump backward or forward to specific slides without clicking through them sequentially.
- Observed behavior
- The bottom slide carousel feature present in PowerPoint 2010 has been removed, leaving the user unsure how to efficiently navigate out of sequence.
Ensure your presentation is finalized and test your setup by connecting to a secondary monitor or projector, which is required to automatically trigger Presenter View.
Use the Slide-List Icon in Presenter View
Since the slide carousel was removed in PowerPoint 2016, using the slide-list icon is the primary method to jump to specific slides without your audience seeing the intermediate slides.
Microsoft removed the bottom slide carousel from Presenter View in versions 2016, 2019, and 2021. However, you can still view all your slides at once to navigate out of sequence.
Open your presentation in PowerPoint 2021, go to the 'Slide Show' tab, and click 'From Beginning' or 'From Current Slide'. Ensure 'Use Presenter View' is checked.
In Presenter View, look just below the main active slide display. You will see a row of presenter tools.
Click the slide-list icon (it looks like a grid of four squares or a magnifying glass over boxes, depending on your exact version). This will display a thumbnail grid of all slides in your presentation.
Click on the thumbnail of the slide you want to jump to. Your audience will only see the presentation seamlessly transition to the new slide.
Use PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams
If you are delivering your presentation virtually, Microsoft Teams offers a Presenter View experience that includes a slide carousel similar to PowerPoint 2010.
Try WPS Presentation for Seamless Slide Navigation
Frustrated by missing features or changes in recent Microsoft Office updates? WPS Office provides a highly compatible, lightweight, and user-friendly alternative that makes presenting and navigating your slides effortless.
- 1. Download and install: Get WPS Office for free from the official website and install it on your device.
- 2. Open your presentation: Right-click your .pptx file and choose to open it with WPS Presentation.
- 3. Use Presenter View: Go to the 'Slide Show' tab and select 'Presenter View' to easily manage and navigate your slides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Microsoft remove the slide carousel from Presenter View in PowerPoint 2021?
Microsoft streamlined the Presenter View interface starting with PowerPoint 2016 to reduce screen clutter. The slide carousel was replaced by the 'See all slides' grid feature, which serves the same non-sequential navigation purpose.
Can I revert to the PowerPoint 2010 Presenter View layout?
No, there is no built-in setting or official add-in to restore the legacy PowerPoint 2010 Presenter View interface in newer desktop versions like 2019 or 2021.
How do I jump to a specific slide using a keyboard shortcut?
While presenting, simply type the slide number using your keyboard and press the 'Enter' key. This instantly transitions the screen to the selected slide without opening any menus.
Is the PowerPoint Live carousel available outside of Microsoft Teams?
No, the specific PowerPoint Live interface that features the classic bottom slide carousel is exclusively built into the Microsoft Teams platform for virtual meetings.
